Hannah has had her prayers heard by the Lord. Now she responds with thanksgiving and sacrifice. Her response becomes a memorable Psalm of Israel, but also a subversive one because it speaks of how God reverses situations to overturn the power of evil. In the nation that means the end of the line for corrupt priests. Outside Israel that will be the destruction of the invading forces of Philistia. Hannah believes a king is coming anointed by the Lord to bring justice. Her confident faith in the Lord leaves her jubilantly secure. This blessing comes to to those who trust him.
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